UL inaugurates textile testing facility in Dhaka

UL, a global safety science leader, is set to expand its footprints in Bangladesh with the inauguration of its new Consumer and Retail Services testing laboratory in Dhaka. The state-of-the-art 33,000 sq ft facility provides advanced, end-to-end service solutions for the textile, apparel, leather and footwear industries at a single destination.

UL’s pioneering facility seeks to foster innovation, increase market access and enable faster time to market by empowering customers to show compliance with the highest standards for quality and safety, said the company in a media statement.

The suite of services offered at UL’s Consumer and Retail Services laboratory include a wide range of testing capabilities combined with solutions for inspections, factory and technical audit, chemical management, sustainability and social compliance for responsible sourcing. The facility is strategically located in the heart of Dhaka, along the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway that is easily accessible for customers.